TPS StaffIndicatorsACT Research, FTR report slow CV new order activity in AprilConstrained industry production and a backlog ahead of the 12-month build plan led to CV new orders remaining largely subdued in April.May 4, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsBoxwheel Trailer Leasing acquires Fleet Trailer Leasing locationBoxwheel says the acquisition enables customers in the El Paso and Juarez, Mexico, markets to benefit from Boxwheel’s deep trailer rental expertise.May 4, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsTEC Equipment expands to three Midwestern statesTEC Equipment Inc. has purchased the Volvo franchise rights from North American Truck & Trailer in Omaha and Lexington, Neb.; Sioux City, Iowa; and Sioux Falls, S.D.May 3, 2022Oils & lubricantsNHTSA, DOT request comment for expanded brake fluid labelingThe Federal Register has published a formal notice and request for comments regarding specific labeling requirements for manufacturers and packagers of brake fluids, as well as packagers of hydraulic system mineral oils.May 3, 2022BusinessKriete Truck Centers helps driver promote Special OlympicsCarmen Anderson was presented with the keys to a new Volvo VNL760 70-in. sleeper specially wrapped to help raise awareness of Special Olympics.May 3, 2022BusinessMichelin implements price increase in U.S., CanadaMichelin North America is announcing price increases across its brands ranging from 5 to 12 percent.May 3, 2022Outlook and BenchmarkingMeritor reports sales of $1.15 billion in second quarterFor the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, Meritor reports sales increased 17 percent, compared with the same period last year.May 3, 2022Sales coaching/trainingJohnDow updates learning hubJohnDow says the Learning Hub provides dedicated, educational content focused on automotive shop equipment, service parts, TPMS, and vehicle exhaust extraction.May 3, 2022Sales coaching/trainingKinedyne offering cargo securement training ahead of Roadcheck eventKinedyne is offering free training resources on cargo securement regulations and procedures through the end of May to help truck drivers prepare for the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck program.May 3, 2022Battery electricTransEdge Truck Centers becomes certified EV dealer for Mack, VolvoTransEdge Truck Centers recently became a certified Mack and Volvo electric vehicle (EV) dealer at its Pittsburgh location.May 2, 2022Previous PagePage 361 of 1572Next PageTop StoriesBusinessFree trade is dead; tariffs vital for government revenueBrian Wild thinks tariffs are here to stay. As a free trade guy, he doesn’t like it. “I consider them wrong. I’m as anti-tariff as you can get.”WorkforceDon Reimondo receives CVSN President's AwardUsed trucksWhat’s next for used truck pricing, demand?Class 7-8Truck orders down year over year in AugustComponentsHow to catch alternator failures before downtime arrives
